Stokes Seed Farms QoisdrANY, MqQRestown,New Jersey^ 



TURNIP 



The cultivation of Turnips is much more important to the average farmer than many realize, as they may be planted after several 

 other crops, or sown at the last cultivation of various crops, maturing in time for fall and winter feeding with scarcely any extra 

 expense. Many farmers could well adopt a system of crop rotation which would allow a limited area to be sown to this crop. Tur- 

 nips mature in from six to eight weeks, permitting seed to be sown in July and August, and maturing before the severe frosts 

 set in. Many sheepmen make a practice of raising quite a few acres of Turnips for a green winter feed which is very appetizing 

 to their flocks. Such a practice is carried out extensively in England and elsewhere, where large flocks are kept over the winter. 

 Turnips, however, are used not only by the sheepmen, but they make a very desirable and palatable winter feed for all other classes t)f 

 live stock. If farmers do not already make a practice of growing Turnips or Rutabagas to feed during the winter, we would strongly 

 advise them to include one of these crops in next year's operations. We feel sure they will be amply repaid for any little extra expense 

 and time put in with this crop. 



Culture. — Like most root crops, the Turnip does best on a sandy soil, but may be sown on practically all types of land. If an 

 early crop is desired, the seed should be sown as early as the ground can be prepared, or if a late fall crop is desired, sow the seed in 

 July or August. For market use, seed should be sown in drills 12 to 14 inches apart, or 24 to 30 inches if horse cultivation is practised. 

 A common mistake with Turnips is to sow the seed too thickly, making unnecessary expense in thinning. For the early crop plants 

 should be 23^ to 3 inches apart, or if the large late varieties are planted, 4 to 5 inches between the plants will give the roots plenty 

 of room for their development. Cover the seeds from 3^ to % of an inch deep. When broadcasting is practised for the late crop, 

 seed should be planted at the rate of about 2 pounds to the acre, covering it with a rake or fine-toothed cultivator. 



1050 Purple Top White Globe 



This variety is very often spoken of as the Red Top White Globe and 

 is probably in larger demand than any other Turnip. It is used for either 

 table or stock purposes, but should be pulled accordingly. It will be 

 about ten days later in maturing than the Purple Top Milan but grows 

 to a larger size and has a more attractive shape, the top half being a 

 beautiful reddish purple and the part under ground a pure ivory-white. 

 It is a very highly recommended strain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilh. 

 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13. 



1051 Early Purple Top Flat. 



(Strap-Leaf) 



Also known as Early Red Top Flat. An early flat Turnip of the very 

 finest quality, and slightly larger but in many respects verj^ similar to the 

 Purple Top Milan. The roots should be prepared for the table when not 

 larger than 2^2 inches in diameter, but for stock purposes they may be 

 grown considerably larger. Pkt. 5 Cts., oz. 15 cts., l^lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 

 10 lbs. S13. 



1052 Early White Egg 



A splendid table variety, growing to a good size; of finest quality. They 

 are rapid growers, often reaching a size of 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The 

 flesh is fine-grained and of mild, sweet flavor. The skin is pure white. 

 Purple Top White Globe Turnip pkt. 5 CtS., OZ. 15 CtS., l^lb. 45 CtS., lb. $1.50, 10 Ibs. $13. 



1057 Long Cow-Horn 



A variety taking its name from its characteristic shape and appearance, being about 12 inches long when matured; white, 

 slightly tipped with green around the stem, and often slightly twisted at the lower end. About 3 inches of this Turnip will grow 

 above the ground. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13. 



1059 Yellow or Amber Globe 



We consider this the best of the yellow varieties, for it can be 

 used for the table or for stock-feeding. It attains quite a fair 

 size and is an excellent winter keeper. The flesh is crisp, firm, and 

 of good quality; the roots should be pulled early for home con- 

 sumption. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15c., Vilb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13. 



1056 Pomeranian White Globe 



A standard variety in demand in certain sections in the United 

 States. Color pure white for stock or tabic use. Popular in the 

 southern sections. Pkt. 5 Cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 

 10 lbs. $13. 



1070 YELLOW RUTABAGA 



An excellent strain, and the variety usuall\- sold in this country. It is imp<irtcd from England and will produce excellent results 

 of somewhat the same character of Turnip as the Purple Top Globe previously described. The seed is of high germination, and, for 

 general purposes, will give a splendid account of itself. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13. 



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